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See New Pictures From The Avengers!

Becky Kirsch — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:25:57 PST

We have to wait until next Summer to see some of our favorite comic book heroes align on the big screen for The Avengers, but at least we've got some new pictures from the film to hold us over. Get another peek at the film's familiar faces - that is, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.

Photo courtesy of Disney

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows - Haven't We Already Played This Game?

Shannon Vestal — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:30:00 PST

Giving the people more of what they want is usually the principle behind sequels, and it definitely holds true for Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, but a good sequel takes what works and makes it better. Though this follow-up to the 2009 hit retains the chemistry of Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, it disappoints by failing to add anything to the franchise. This time, Holmes is as intelligent, stubborn, and incorrigible as ever, but Watson is trying to evolve by getting married. Unfortunately, Watson's marital status is just about the only development for either of the main characters.

This time, we follow Holmes and Watson as they trace a series of crimes to Holmes's infamous nemesis Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris), who has been leaving clues around Europe that he's laying the groundwork for war. Holmes is hot on his trail, while a batch of assassins are hot on Holmes and Watson's trail, leading to a game of cat and mouse that could be fun to watch, if the story was told in an engaging way. Unfortunately, plot points are withheld until the last moment, and the twists are so convoluted that you're lost along the way. It's a shame, because the film could have been a satisfying sequel, but instead it feels like a half-baked shadow of its predecessor. To find out what I mean, just keep reading.

Video: RDJ Reveals the Secret to His Chemistry With Jude - "We Share a Bed!"

Lauren Bradshaw — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:39:22 PST

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law have a definite costar spark! Robert and Jude attended a press conference for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows yesterday where they teased each other about their onscreen chemistry, and Robert explained the reason why they're so good together. Find out in today's PopSugar Rush.

RDJ and Guy Ritchie Bring Their Lovely Ladies to the Sherlock Holmes Premiere

Lauren Turner — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:10:33 PST

The Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows premiere in LA last night was full of famous faces. Rachel McAdams stunned in a Marchesa gown after traveling to the West Coast from London recently. She's been spending time in the UK with boyfriend Michael Sheen, and while he didn't join her on the red carpet for this event, Robert Downey Jr. and Guy Ritchie did have their leading ladies by their sides. Susan Downey showed off her growing baby bump amid news that she and RDJ are expecting a boy. Guy's girlfriend, Jacqui Ainsley, who gave birth to her first child with Guy in September, wore a gorgeous red dress to accompany her directing man. The movie hits theaters next week and will be up against Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol at the box office.

It's a Boy For Robert Downey Jr. and Wife Susan!

Katie Henry — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:44:43 PST

Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan are having a boy! - Lainey Gossip
Elizabeth Olsen says she's the "curvy" sister - UsWeekly
Real Housewife Taylor Armstrong admits she was a "train wreck" - People
Kim Kardashian calls Khloe a "troll" - Huffington Post
Willow Smith likes experimenting with fashion trends - D-Listed
Luisana Lopilato is one hot swimsuit model - Sports Illustrated
SJP makes a bold fashion statement - JustJared
Alec Baldwin does his best Tracy Morgan impression - Hollywood Reporter
J Woww covers Maxim in a tiny bikini - Hollywood Tuna
The 24 movie will reportedly begin filming in early 2012 - Pink Is the New Blog
Did Tom Cruise really pay for fans in India? - The Superficial
Dexter hits a crossroads with viewers - The Daily Beast
Kristin Chenoweth puts on a bootylicious performance in Vegas - TooFab
Irina Shayk looks beautiful au natural - cityrag

RDJ and His Pregnant Wife, Susan, Hit the Beach in Hawaii

Lauren Turner — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:14:59 PST

Robert Downey Jr. and Susan, his wife of six years, snuck away for a tropical vacation to Kauai last week. They strolled along the beach hand in hand on Friday, and Robert showed off his paddle-boarding abilities in the water on Saturday. The couple continued their Hawaiian adventures yesterday when they were spotted kayaking down a river. Susan didn't let her pregnant belly get in the way of the fun since she rowed right alongside her husband.

In August, Robert and Susan announced they're expecting their first child together, and she showcased her bump on the red carpet just last month. The upcoming family addition isn't the only project RDJ has in the works as he's also gearing up for the holiday release of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. It's just the beginning of an exciting few months for the actor since the baby is due in February and The Avengers comes out in May.

Scream Awards Were Full of Surprises For True Blood, The Dark Knight Rises, Harry Potter, and More!

Katie Henry — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:46:22 PDT

This year's scariest films were honored in LA last night at the sixth annual Spike TV Scream Awards. Top prizes went to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 taking home six wins - get the entire list of Scream Awards winners here! Daniel Radcliffe couldn't make it to the show, which airs Tuesday night at 9 p.m., but he did join the fun via telecast to accept his statue for ultimate scream. Other winners included Black Swan's Darren Aronofsky for best director and Natalie Portman for fantasy actress. Bradley Cooper was still smiling from his date with Jennifer Lopez while accepting a statue for Limitless, and newcomer Chloë Moretz was triumphant in best horror actress for her haunting role in Let Me In. It was a big night for fan favorite True Blood, which scored top billing in the best ensemble category with hunks Joe Manganiello and Alexander Skarsgard taking home individual trophies. Colin Farrell presented Robert Downey Jr. with the hero award, and The Dark Knight Rises cast Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldham, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt took a break from filming to accept the most anticipated movie statue. Other hot actors and actresses handed out awards including Zoe Saldana, Kate Beckinsale, and Dylan Mcdermott while Nicolas Cage made a grand entrance to debut an exclusive world premiere clip of his upcoming Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance.

Jennifer Aniston Wears a Sexy LBD For a Night Out With Justin Theroux and Robert Downey Jr.

Katie Henry — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:30:16 PDT

Jennifer Aniston joined actors Jack Black, Michael Douglas, Jon Favreau, and more at the American Cinematheque Awards in LA last night to honor her friend and fellow thespian Robert Downey Jr. Jennifer took the stage in a sexy, form-fitting gown to say a few kind words about her long-time friend RDJ. Jennifer joked, "[Robert] never let his career get in the way of his commitment to hard-core, classic Grade A drugs." Justin Theroux, who dined next to Jen at the event, also shares a connection to Robert, having penned the scripts for Tropic Thunder and Iron Man 2. Robert stopped by Jen and Justin's table to pose for a photo, but RDJ also stuck beside his wife and mom-to-be, Susan Downey. It's been an exciting week for Robert. In addition to last night's party, the first trailer for The Avengers was released.

Robert Downey Jr. Heads to Court as Perry Mason

Rose Curiel — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:00:08 PDT

Robert Downey Jr. may have had his share of trouble with the law, but soon he'll be on the other side of it. Downey is in talks to play Perry Mason in a big-screen reboot of the '50s-'60s series featuring one of television's most beloved lawyers. Downey, who is also set to produce, is currently seeking a screenwriter for the script, which will feature characters from the hit CBS series, including Mason's secretary Della Street and his private investigator Paul Drake. I loved Downey's turn as a funny lawyer in Ally McBeal, so I'm looking forward to him bringing some humor to the role of Mason, especially since the TV character was known for proving his clients' innocence with dramatic flair.

The Avengers Aren't Just Superheroes, They're Cover Models

Becky Kirsch — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:30:19 PDT

The cast of The Avengers - Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Chris Evans, and Mark Ruffalo - are all decked out in costume on the cover of this week's issue of Entertainment Weekly. Despite the fact that the cover looks a bit doctored (and Ruffalo appears to be doing his best "Blue Steel"), I'm always excited to get new glimpses of the upcoming superhero blockbuster. In the issue, the cast talks about what it was like making the film (surprise, surprise: RJD tried to hog the spotlight) while writer/director Joss Whedon discusses the pressure he felt when putting the pieces together. Here are highlights:

Downey on initially pushing Whedon for Iron Man to lead the charge: "I said, ‘I don’t know what you’re thinking, but Tony needs to drive this thing. He [Whedon] was like, ‘OK, let’s try that.’ We tried it, and it didn’t work. Because this is a different sort of thing. Everybody is just an arm of the octopus."
Evans on how shooting in New Mexico brought the cast together: "Any time you film somewhere where nobody is from, you’re forced to hang out together off set. No one knows anybody, no one has any prior obligations out here, no one has any dinner plans because we’re all alone."
Whedon on his experience as director: "Every day I make some boneheaded mistake. And I go, ‘Really? Wow. So no learning curve, huh?’ There is a weird element of: They handed me one of the biggest movies of all time, and I’m making it up as I go."

To see a bigger version over the cover, just keep reading.